Ocala, Florida (April 9, 2010) – SUCCEED hosted an equine digestive health seminar at The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center facility in Ocala this past week.  Featured speakers included eight-time USEF Four-in-hand National Driving Champion, Chester Weber; International “A” rated Arabian Horse Trainer and Judge, John Rannenberg and Pierre St. Jacques, Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer.

“The weather was beautiful, the venue was outstanding and the speakers did a superb job,” said Tom Grabe, managing partner at The Sanctuary. “The SUCCEED Digestive Conditioning Program was discussed at length by SUCCEED International Product Manager, Lyndsey White.  Pierre discussed the value of preventing stress to the horses gut when they are competing and John spoke about his experiences with SUCCEED in his training program.”

Weber spoke about how he has been using SUCCEED for years, “I have seen a difference in my horses that include better composure and more slow burn energy. SUCCEED is extremely useful when my horses are shipping long distances or overseas.”

The Sanctuary is committed to serving the equine community and has opened their doors to the horse industry for a number of horse health care venues. Local veterinarians now have access to the facility’s temperature-controlled examining rooms and can work with The Sanctuary staff with the state-of-the-art equipment at the facility. The Sanctuary also offers offices and a conference room for veterinarians and their clients. Industry leaders will now be able to hold seminars that will help increase the knowledge and awareness that all horse owners and enthusiasts should have.

SUCCEED Regional Marketing Manager, Kate Mathews, was very excited to hold the seminar at The Sanctuary. “Tom Grabe and the staff at the Sanctuary were most gracious in allowing us to use their state of the art facility for our event.  Brenda McDuffee was a tremendous help in coordinating the evening program.  We are most fortunate here in Ocala, FL to have such a forward thinking group of professionals who really care about the welfare of the horse.  On behalf of Freedom Health LLC and SUCCEED we thank Tom and The Sanctuary for their hospitality and hope to be working closely with them again.”

Horsemen and horsewomen from several disciplines have come to recognize The Sanctuary as the finest, most comprehensive facility of its kind in the world dedicated to treating both equines and canines. High performance competitors, including top dressage horses, are using The Sanctuary’s facilities for rehab, post-surgery rehab, conditioning, fitness and training. The Sanctuary has a capacity for 42 horses, featuring two 20-stall barns and a therapy building with two 12 x 24 air-conditioned and heated stalls.

Upcoming events at the Sanctuary include the Rood & Riddle Podiatry Center clinic on April 17 & 18, May 1 & 2, May 15 &16 and May 29 & 30. For more information on The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, visit their website at www.sanctuaryequinerehab.com.